giving

== English == === Etymology === By surface analysis, give +‎ -ing. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/ Rhymes: -ɪvɪŋ === Verb === giving present participle and gerund of give 1981, fa.human-nets, 6 May 1981 0359-EDT, Gary Feldman at CMU-10A These bright surfaces are sprayed with a fine spray of ink, thus giving them an even surface. (slang, transitive) giving off a certain vibe or aesthetic. [from c. 2019] (slang, intransitive) exuding, radiating, stunning. [from c. 2019] === Adjective === giving (comparative more giving, superlative most giving) Having the tendency to give; generous. 1984, Jeff Sargent, net.flame, 26 Mar 1984 To become like Christ involves everything else: becoming a loving and giving person, having confidence enabling you to be vulnerable (psychologically and physically; Jesus did both), having the wisdom to see people's needs and the desire to meet them. ==== Translations ==== === Noun === giving (plural givings) The act of bestowing as a gift; a conferring or imparting. A gift; a benefaction. The act of softening, breaking, or yielding. === Derived terms ===